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Test Ranges
DOT and FAA Break Ground on New Facility to Support Advanced Air Mobility Research
The Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) will provide a dedicated environment for the FAA and its partners to conduct research on vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, including electric and hybrid designs.
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First Flight for AIR's Heavy-Lift VTOL UAS
Designed for real-world logistics, this Smart Aircraft is the world’s largest Co-axial quadcopter drone. It is capable of carrying up to 550 lbs of payload, enabling fast, flexible, and reliable delivery across defense, commercial, and humanitarian missions.
UAM/UTM
Air Taxi CEO Says No Viable Business Case to Support eVTOL Air Taxi Operations
The founder of a European air taxi service that had signed a deal to introduce an eVTOL platform into its fleet says there is “no business case” to support wide-scale adoption of this emergent class of aircraft. GlobeAir. GlobeAir, which sometimes refers to itself as an “air taxi” service,
UAM/UTM
EHang’s EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Downtown Shanghai
* EHang Holdings Limited announced that its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S completed its inaugural demo flight in downtown Shanghai. It served as an excellent backdrop to demonstrate the exceptional capabilities in convenience, safety, and eco-friendliness within the operational environment of UAM in metropolises. It has also
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New NSK Gas Turbine Generator Bearing Promotes Longer eVTOL Flights
* NSK has launched a new gas turbine generator bearing specifically for use in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including large drones. Among the major advances of the bearing are higher speed revolution performance and a new mechanism that reduces the necessary lubricant supply by around 80%, providing
Business
Spanish Electric Aircraft Manufacturer Secures Preorder in Australia
CRISALION Mobility, a European operator in the development of efficient, safe and sustainable electric mobility solutions, has signed a strategic agreement with Wilbur Air for a pre-order of 100 Integrity aircraft. Wilbur Air, a wholly owned airline subsidiary of Australian eVTOL infrastructure developer, Skyportz, will operate CRISALION’s Integrity
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Honeywell, Odys Aviation to Collaborate on Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Oman and the Pacific
Honeywell and Odys Aviation, a developer of advanced hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the design of new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys Aviation’s hybrid VTOL aircraft in the Middle East and Pacific.
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EASA Approves ETSO Certification Basis for Veronte Autopilot
EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process Pioneers in Autonomous System Certification Since its inception, Embention has demonstrated a strong commitment
Transport
AIR Unveils Unmanned 'AIR ONE Cargo' eVTOL for Logistics Market
AIR, an OEM of midsize eVTOLs, has announced its expansion into the cargo and logistics market with its new, unmanned AIR ONE Cargo eVTOL. In the last year the company has secured multiple deals to supply the unmanned version of its flagship eVTOL aircraft, AIR ONE, for cargo purposes. Concluding
Testing
Hien Aero Technologies Conducts Asia's First Gas Turbine eVTOL Levitation Test
On March 1, 2024, Japan's Hien Aero Technologies made headlines by successfully conducting Asia's first levitation test for a large, unmanned electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by a gas turbine. This landmark event marks a significant step forward in the development of hybrid
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Archer Aviation and NASA to Collaborate On Mission-Critical EVTOL Aircraft Technologies
Archer Aviation Inc., a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted